Summary

Dr. Andrew Root treats hypertension, abdominal pain, and anxiety disorders and performs emergency care and electrocardiograms as part of his family medicine practice. He is affiliated with MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, UnityPoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Fort Madison, and sees patients in Des Moines, Iowa. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Root 4 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 7 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Had a good bedside manner

Office Locations

Dr. Andrew Root has 7 locations

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314

Broadlawns Medical Center

1801 Hickman RdDes Moines, IA 50314

Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital

700 E University AveDes Moines, IA 50316

Primary Health Care At Mercy

250 Laurel StDes Moines, IA 50314
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Select Specialty Hospital Des Moines

1111 6th Ave Ofc 4Des Moines, IA 50314

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

1221 S Gear AveWest Burlington, IA 52655

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12 Years of Experience 31 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu Speaks English Speaks English
Des Moines , IALawrenceville , GAAnnapolis , MDOrlando , FL
Med School: Smt N H L Municipal Medical College Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrew Root

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Iowa Total Care - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MediGold
  • MediGold - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UCare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Medical Specialties

Dr. Andrew Root has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

Dr. Andrew Root holds an expired medical license in the state of Iowa.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an expired medical license in the state of Iowa that expired in 2026.

NPI Number

Dr. Root's NPI number is 1851034540.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Andrew Root accepting new patients?
Dr. Andrew Root is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Andrew Root's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Andrew Root accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Andrew Root accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Andrew Root's office located?
Dr. Andrew Root's office is located at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA, 50314.
Which hospitals is Dr. Andrew Root affiliated with?
Dr. Andrew Root is affiliated with Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center, Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Broadlawns Medical Center, Unitypoint Health Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Unitypoint Health Iowa Methodist Medical Center, and Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Fort Madison.
Does Dr. Andrew Root accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Andrew Root has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

Data Sources

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  • Healthcare system and provider network data

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